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Delicious Greek Tabouli Salad Recipe

June 7, 2016 By Julie Menghini 24 Comments

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Delicious Greek Tabouli Salad has Mediterranean flavors and is quick, easy and healthy. You can make this salad ahead of time and it’s perfect for any occasion.

Tabouli Salad

Do you just get on flavor kicks?  I know that I do.  I think it has something to do with the weather.  Now that the weather is getting warmer, I am in the mood for cool Greek or Mediterranean foods.  I don’t follow any particular diet.  I consciously just try to keep my calories reasonable.  If you do follow a diet, you know that the Mediterranean is often recommended.  My Delicious Greek Tabouli Salad would certainly be a great choice.

Tabouli SaladI love to sneak in whole grains whenever I can.  This is the first time that I have used bulgur wheat.  What a wonderful flavor!  It is almost sweet and has a nutty flavor.  I also loved that it didn’t take very long to cook.  Some grains take quite a while and involve soaking too.

Tabouli SaladAccording to Sunnyland Mills, Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. It comes in different sized grains.  I bought #3 course.  I got it in bulk, and to tell you the truth I didn’t know the difference at the time.  That is what my store carried.

Tabouli SaladWe just loved this salad.  You can combine the veggies of your choice. I stuck to what I thought would traditionally be in a Greek or Mediterranean salad.  The vinaigrette is also nice and light and has a fresh lemon juice base.  Not only was this salad delicious, it would be easy to take to a potluck or on a picnic. All of the colors and flavors just reminds me of summer.

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Tabouli Salad has Greek flavors and is a quick, delicious and healthy salad to make. It can easily be made ahead of time and is perfect for any occasion | HostessAtHeart.com
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Tabouli Salad Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Tabouli Salad has delicious Greek flavors and is quick, easy and healthy. You can make this salad ahead of time and it's perfect for any occasion
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek
Servings: 12
Calories: 79 kcal
Hostess At Heart: Julie Menghini
Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion scallions would also work
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/8 cup sliced pepperoncini I used Mezzetta sliced peperoncini
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pepperoncini juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Add two cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a light boil. Stir in bulgur wheat. Cover and allow to simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
  2. Combine vinaigrette ingredients. Shake to blend.
  3. Add prepared vegetables, feta and olives to a large bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cooked bulgur wheat. Dress lightly with vinaigrette and stir in fresh dill. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Refrigerate until serving.
Recipe Notes

You can use all of the cooked bulgur wheat if you choose. This dish can be made a day in advance.

Nutrition Facts
Tabouli Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Potassium 141mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 9.6%
Vitamin C 22.1%
Calcium 4.8%
Iron 3.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Loretta says

    June 7, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Beautiful images Julie, it’s lunch time here and I’m hungry for a bowl of this salad. It looks colorful, filling and flavorful with all the ingredients. I too have been keeping dinners light, so salads and some grains and sometimes grilled meats have been on our menu lately. Here comes summer eh? 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 8, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Thank you Loretta! I think you’ve been living an early summer. I hope your spring returns. We heat up today for the next week. Not in a hurry to tell you the truth. Oh well, sure beats being snowed in!

      Reply
  2. simplyvegetarian777 says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I love a good Tabouli Salad. Yours look heartening and delicious Julie. I didn’t know that the bulgar wheat comes in different grades..thanks for sharing the info! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 8, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Thank you Sonal! I didn’t either, but it’s delicious!

      Reply
  3. Helen@cuisinestudy says

    June 8, 2016 at 2:53 am

    I love tabbouleh!! And this salad looks fabulous! Yum! This looks like a great recipe to try it out with!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 8, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Thank you so much Helen!

      Reply
  4. mimi says

    June 8, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Oh how I love taboulli, but I don’t make it because my husband won’t eat it. ARRRGGGGhhhhhh. Yours is beautiful.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 8, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Thank you Mimi! I know what that’s like. I love everything but John can be picky!

      Reply
  5. Celebrating Sunshine says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I love any kind os salad, and this one has everything in it – nothing is missing. It is perfect for this weather. Thank you for reminding me of bulgur – I haven’t had it in ages!

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  6. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Oh, Julie, I TOTALLY go on flavor kicks! I’m especially a big fan of flavor combos: pb + choc, strawberry + pb… wait, I’m listing all pb here aren’t I? So this tabouli salad has come right on time–it’s time for me to shake things up! I’m loving all of the Mediterranean flavors that you worked into this dish. Adding those gorgeous whole grains just made this EVEN better. Wonderful recipe as always, Julie. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the summer. Have a great weekend, my friend. 🙂 P.S. Pinning, of course!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      June 9, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you Demeter! I really get on kicks, and am always on the whole grain bandwagon. I love them and it’s a bonus that they are good for us. I am a combo girl too! Especially your yummy chocolate and PB treats and desserts! Hope you have a great weekend too!

      Reply
  7. Frugal Hausfrau says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    I love this salad! Some bulgar salads are so herby they’re hard to eat! Perfect with the lamb burgers! Thanks for sharing this with us at Throwback Thursday this week!

    Mollie

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    • Julie Menghini says

      June 11, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Mollie! We really enjoyed it. I’m proud that I remembered to hook up! I can be such a airhead sometimes! Hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  8. Margherita says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Love this!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      June 11, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you Margherita!

      Reply
  9. Suchitra says

    June 13, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    What a healthy and delicious looking salad Julie!! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you Su!

      Reply
  10. Carlee says

    June 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    That looks delicious! I would love to try bulgur wheat, I am not sure why I haven’t yet! Thanks so much for sharing at Throwback Thursday!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you Carlee! There are so many grains that I haven’t tried and this was a first for me too. I have to say that I really loved it!

      Reply
  11. Shari says

    June 14, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I love all the flavors that are in this salad. It looks so good! I have never tried bulgar wheat before, but the texture is very appealing to me. I enjoyed learning a little bit about it. Thanks for sharing this, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      This was my first use of bulgur too and I just loved it. It really has a bit of a sweet flavor that really surprised me.

      Reply

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